What We Lose by Zinzi Clemmons

What We Lose

Zinzi Clemmons

213 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

From an author of rare, haunting power, a stunning novel about a young African-American woman coming of age—a deeply felt meditation on race, sex, family, and countryRaised in Pennsylvania, Thandi views the world of her mother’s childhood in Johan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,131 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 79%
sad 71%
challenging 23%
dark 13%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 8%
informative 5%
tense 4%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 34%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 37% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 3% | N/A: 2% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.66

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